PaintED Podcast

PaintEd Podcast

Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses. Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.

  1. Negotiating Contracts With AI Can Cost You Millions - Megan Shapiro

    15h ago

    Negotiating Contracts With AI Can Cost You Millions - Megan Shapiro

    If you’ve thought about using AI to make the process of drafting, reading, and negotiating contracts easier, you’re not alone. But according to today’s guest, relying on AI for your contracts could be a costly mistake. Because the reality is: AI is only as good as the knowledge of the user. In this week’s episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with construction lawyer Megan Shapiro to break down what’s actually happening inside the agreements you’re signing, and how to negotiate them in a way that makes you more profit, keeps you out of legal trouble and empowers you to safely incorporate AI where appropriate.

    59 min
  2. Systematic Scheduling

    5d ago

    Systematic Scheduling

    Scheduling is the #1 headache we hear about from painting contractors — and in this episode, Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on how to build a scheduling system that actually works for your painting company. If you're tired of juggling whiteboards, spreadsheets, and last-minute crew shuffles, this episode breaks down exactly how to bring structure (and sanity) to your week. What You'll Learn: · Why there's no "perfect" scheduling solution — and the comforting truth that even the best-run painting companies don't operate at 100% efficiency · Scheduling software options for painting contractors, from CRMs and project management tools to Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and yes — even the office whiteboard · What information belongs in every job file — work orders, crew assignments, and the details that prevent costly miscommunication · How to maximize crew efficiency by assigning a dedicated project manager, scheduling around crew strengths and weaknesses, and setting up dedicated teams (like cabinet crews) · Weather-proofing your schedule — how to keep interior and commercial jobs in your pipeline to avoid rain delays killing your week · Setting expectations early with vague timeframes, Saturday work, and 10-hour days when rain days hit · The mindset shift: controlling what you can control so you can let go of what you can't (painters calling in sick, weather, etc.) Whether you're running a 5-person crew or scaling toward a fully systemized operation, this episode gives you practical, real-world frameworks to schedule smarter and run a more efficient painting business. 🎙️ This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors and painting company owners across North America. 👉 Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors: www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

    26 min
  3. Hiring an Admin: The Business Move Most Painting Contractors Wait Too Long to Make

    Jun 23

    Hiring an Admin: The Business Move Most Painting Contractors Wait Too Long to Make

    If you're running a painting company and still handling your own scheduling, emails, social media, and back-office tasks — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, tackles one of the most common and costly mistakes painting contractors and painting business owners make: waiting too long to hire administrative help. What You'll Learn: · Why every painting contractor needs admin support — and why most wait far too long to get it · Creative ways to hire admin help at every stage of your business — from virtual assistants and part-time help under $500K, to a network hire between $500K–$1M, to full-time staff at $1M+ · How to use AI tools (including tools like Manus) to handle graphic creation, redesigns, and repetitive tasks · How to build your admin task list — the work they take off your plate and the growth work they can drive for you (social posting, Google My Business updates, email campaigns to past clients, marketing coordination, and more) · The systems that make admin hires actually work — Trello, SOPs/Admin Playbooks, Loom videos, and building processes as you scale · The ROI question every painting business owner needs to answer: What would 5 to 7 hours back per week do for your company? Interested to learn more about what we do to help Painting Contractors all over North America? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

    26 min
  4. How To Land $100K+ Projects Without Bidding Against Competitors - John Malanchuk

    Jun 23

    How To Land $100K+ Projects Without Bidding Against Competitors - John Malanchuk

    If you’re relying on leads coming in… you’re already behind. In this episode, Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk breaks down a proven approach to business development for contractors; one that goes beyond marketing and sales, and focuses on building real relationships that generate consistent, high-value work.

    48 min
  5. AI for Contractors: Eliminate Admin Bloat & Scale Faster - Mark Wong

    Jun 16

    AI for Contractors: Eliminate Admin Bloat & Scale Faster - Mark Wong

    What’s slowing down your contracting or construction business isn’t always obvious. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Danny Kerr sits down with Mark Wong to break down the hidden inefficiencies that quietly drain profit, capacity, and momentum inside a growing company. From admin bloat and paperwork to wasted field time and poor workflows, this conversation dives into how smarter systems can improve construction management without adding more chaos. If you’ve been trying to grow but feel like your team is stuck in reactive mode, this episode will show you where to look first. Mark shares practical insights on business automation, how to identify repeatable tasks worth fixing, and where AI for contractors can actually create leverage. Instead of replacing people, the best tools help your team move faster, reduce non-billable work, and improve the customer experience.

    50 min
  6. The Financial Playbook for Scaling Your Business - Ellen Rohr

    Jun 10

    The Financial Playbook for Scaling Your Business - Ellen Rohr

    What if the fastest way to build an accountable team was to show them the numbers you've been hiding? Ellen Rohr (Zoom Drain, Business Uncomplicated) has helped hundreds of contractors implement open book management — and the results are transformational. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how to share your financials with your team, what to share (and what NOT to), and how to turn transparency into a game your crew actually wants to win. If you've ever thought "My employees just don't care about profit" — this episode will show you why that's your fault, and how to fix it.

    1h 6m
  7. The Bad Apple Theory

    Jun 10

    The Bad Apple Theory

    What happens when you put a bad apple next to a perfectly good one? It doesn't take long to find out — and the same principle applies to your team. In this episode, Elite Business Advisors founder Chris Moore breaks down the "Bad Apple Theory" and why protecting your crew, your culture, and your rock stars is one of the most important things you can do as you head into busy season. One toxic, negative, or underperforming employee doesn't just drag themselves down — they can quietly rot the whole bunch. Chris covers why the worst business decisions get made in moments of desperation, and why keeping someone around simply because you feel like you "need" them is a strategy that almost always backfires. He shares a practical framework for how to handle bad apples the right way — from proper HR documentation and write-ups to employment agreements and employee handbooks — so that when it's time to act, you're protected and prepared. The hard truth? No client has ever regretted letting the bad apple go. Productivity goes up. Morale goes up. And your best people — the ones you actually depend on — finally get to thrive. If you're a painting contractor managing a crew this season, this episode is a timely reminder: don't let one person's attitude or performance undermine everything you've worked to build. Topics covered: · Why bad apples spread — and how fast it happens · The real cost of keeping underperformers out of desperation · How to isolate a problem employee and evaluate whether they can be salvaged · Building a termination plan backed by documentation · Protecting your culture, your reputation, and your rock stars

    21 min
  8. What It Really Takes to Scale a Business to $10M - Cameron Herold

    Jun 9

    What It Really Takes to Scale a Business to $10M - Cameron Herold

    Most contractors didn't start a business to be trapped inside of it. Cameron Herold, the operational mind behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK's explosive scale from $2M to $106M, reveals the exact blueprint to turn your contracting company from a daily grind into a sellable, scalable asset. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Cameron breaks down why most contractors get stuck between $1M and $10M, what systems need to be in place before you can step out of the day-to-day, and the key hires that actually add enterprise value to your business. Whether you plan to sell someday or never, building like an owner (not an operator) changes everything.

    1h 7m
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Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses. Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.

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  • Creator
    PaintEd Podcast
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    504
  • Rating
    Clean
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